AHA - American Hospital Association

01/21/2026 | News release | Distributed by Public on 01/21/2026 15:10

Red Cross announces severe blood shortage, urges donations

The American Red Cross yesterday declared a severe blood shortage as the national blood supply fell approximately 35% within the last month. The organization is urging Americans to donate blood to alleviate the shortage. The current flu season and winter weather were cited as reasons for the decline.

AHA - American Hospital Association published this content on January 21, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained herein. Distributed via Public Technologies (PUBT), unedited and unaltered, on January 21, 2026 at 21:10 UTC. If you believe the information included in the content is inaccurate or outdated and requires editing or removal, please contact us at [email protected]